Prosecutors investigating allegations of child abuse at day care centres in Winterthur and Bern are under fire for sending the images of their child to the parents.
The case involves a daycare worker who is thought to have abused at least 15 children in his care - he’s been in detention for over two years awaiting trial.
But prosecutors sent an email to parents with a link to the images the man allegedly took on his mobile phone.
A lawyer told the Blick newspaper that under Swiss law every party involved in a trial has the right to see the evidence.
But with such sensitive material, it’s normally available at the office - not sent.
In addition, the lawyer says he’s surprised as child pornography is illegal and prosecutors may have broken the law by distributing it.
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